Effects of silvopastoral areas on milk production at dual-purpose cattle farms at the semi-humid old agricultural frontier in central Nicaragua

Yamamoto, Wataru; Dewi, I. Ap; Ibrahim, Muhammad

doi:10.1016/j.agsy.2006.10.011

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“…Silvopastoral systems involving the combination of trees with pastures and livestock in settings such as dispersed trees in pastures, tree-alley pasture systems, fodder banks, and pastures with live fences and windbreaks, can provide benefits to farmers by enhancing nutrient cycling, fodder production for animals, and diversification of income (YAMAMOTO et al, 2007;MURGUEITIO & IBRAHIM, 2009;IBRAHIM et al, 2011). The SPS are prominent in the agricultural landscape of tropical and sub-tropical regions of Latin America (SOMARRIBA et al, 2012).…”

Section: Silvopastoral Systems (Sps) As An Alternative To Improve Catmentioning

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“…The SPS differ according to level of technology, technical assistance, policies, and the local socioeconomic and cultural settings. The SPS can consist of pastures growing in combination with trees of several different species, ages, and sizes, ranging from older, larger trees left from the original forest, to younger ones that have regenerated naturally or that have been recently planted (YAMAMOTO et al, 2007;MURGUEITIO & IBRAHIM, 2009) (photos 1 and 2).…”

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Systèmes silvopastoraux et atténuation du changement climatique en Amérique latine

Montagnini

Ibrahim²,

Restrepo

2013

Bois for. trop.

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La production de bétail fait partie de la culture des peuples et est importante pour la nutrition et le bien-être humain. Cependant, le bétail d'élevage conventionnel est une source de gaz à effet de serre (Ges). La séquestration du carbone dans la végétation et les sols peut être améliorée tandis que les émissions de Ges peuvent diminuer avec le pâturage contrôlé, des espèces fourragères appropriées, et l'utilisation de systèmes sylvopastoraux (Sps) combinant arbres, arbustes et pâturages. En outre, les Sps favorisent l'adaptation au changement climatique avec les effets améliorateurs des arbres sur les températures de l'air qui limitent le dessèchement des pâturages et améliorent le bien-être et la productivité des animaux. Plusieurs types de Sps sont très répandus dans les paysages agricoles de l'Amérique latine. Dans les Sps intensifs (Isps), comprenant des banques de fourrage avec des espèces ligneuses plantées à haute densité, les rendements sont supérieurs à l'élevage conventionnel, en raison d'une plus grande densité de bétail et du gain de poids plus élevé des animaux. Les recherches en Colombie, au Nicaragua et au Costa Rica montrent que les Sps ont plus de carbone dans la biomasse aérienne et dans les sols que dans les pâturages dégradés. Dans les Sps, le bois des arbres fruitiers, plantés ou de régénération naturelle, augmente les stocks de carbone et les taux de séquestration. Les espèces arborées locales peuvent être utilisées dans les Sps avec de bons résultats en termes de productivité, de restauration des sols, de séquestration du carbone et de conservation de la biodiversité. L'utilisation de Sps contribue à la séquestration du carbone dans les arbres et dans les sols, tandis que l'établissement des plantations forestières et la conservation des forêts secondaires augmentent la séquestration et le stockage du carbone à l'échelle du paysage. Les Sps et surtout les Isps peuvent contribuer à atténuer le changement climatique car ils peuvent avoir un bilan Ges positif. En Amérique latine, les Isps aux résultats positifs ont été adaptés à des niveaux régionaux. Des mesures incitatives telles que le paiement des services environnementaux ainsi que l'assistance technique peuvent stimuler l'adoption des Sps contribuant ainsi à l'atténuation du changement climatique tout en préservant les moyens de subsistance en milieu rural.

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Section: Silvopastoral Systems (Sps) As An Alternative To Improve Catmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Silvopastoral Systems (Sps) As An Alternative To Improve Catmentioning

confidence: 99%

Systèmes silvopastoraux et atténuation du changement climatique en Amérique latine

Montagnini

Ibrahim²,

Restrepo

2013

Bois for. trop.

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“…Previous studies have shown that shade in the SPS can increase pasture CP content (Yamamoto et al, 2007;Sousa et al, 2010;Paciullo et al, 2011), and several hypotheses have been advanced to explain this effect. Wilson (1996) attributed this phenomenon to increasing organic matter degradation and nitrogen recycling in the soil under shady conditions.…”

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“…Several authors have suggested that one option for improving dairy system efficiency is the integration of pastures with tree species, including legume trees, in silvopastoral systems (SPS, Yamamoto et al, 2007;Sousa et al, 2010;Paciullo et al, 2011). These systems have the potential to increase soil fertility, improve forage quality and animal production, promote animal thermal comfort and provide income diversification for the producer (Rozados-Lorenzo et al, 2007;Paciullo et al, 2011).…”

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“…The higher nutritional value of forage grass under tree shade, resulting mainly from a higher CP content and decrease in lignification, contributes to improved animal performance (Yamamoto et al, 2007;Bocquier and González-García, 2010;Sousa et al, 2010;Paciullo et al, 2011). The use of herbaceous legumes in animal production systems may improve dietary quality and increase animal production while decreasing the input of external nitrogen fertiliser (Coates et al, 1997;Tudsri et al, 2001).…”

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Sward characteristics and performance of dairy cows in organic grass–legume pastures shaded by tropical trees

Paciullo

Pires

Aroeira

et al. 2014

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The silvopastoral system (SPS) has been suggested to ensure sustainability in animal production systems in tropical ecosystems. The objective of this study was to evaluate pasture characteristics, herbage intake, grazing activity and milk yield of Holstein × Zebu cows managed in two grazing systems (treatments): SPS dominated by a graminaceous forage (Brachiaria decumbens) intercropped with different leguminous herbaceous forages (Stylosanthes spp., Pueraria phaseoloides and Calopogonium mucunoides) and legume trees (Acacia mangium, Gliricidia sepium and Leucaena leucocephala), and open pasture (OP) of B. decumbens intercropped only with Stylosanthes spp. Pastures were managed according to the rules for organic cattle production. The study was carried out by following a switch back format with 12 cows, 6 for each treatment, over 3 experimental years. Herbage mass was similar ( P > 0.05) for both treatments, supporting an average stocking rate of 1.23 AU/ha. Daily dry matter intake did not vary ( P > 0.05) between treatments (average of 11.3 ± 1.02 kg/cow per day, corresponding to 2.23 ± 0.2% BW). Milk yield was higher ( P < 0.05; 10.4 ± 0.06 kg/cow per day) in the SPS than in the OP (9.5 ± 0.06 kg/cow per day) during the 1 st year, but did not significantly differ ( P > 0.05) in subsequent years. The highest ( P < 0.05) values for herbage mass and milk yield were observed during the 3 rd year. In the SPS, with moderate shade (19% shade relative to a full-sun condition), the grass CP was higher ( P < 0.05) than in the OP, although the NDF content and digestibility coefficient were not modified. The animals spent more time ( P < 0.05) idling in the SPS than in OP. The higher legume proportion in the SPS was associated with the higher CP level in B. decumbens relative to the OP, which could explain the better ( P < 0.05) performance of the cows in silvopastoral areas during the 1 st year. However, during the 2 nd and 3 rd years, similarities in the legume percentages of both systems resulted in similar ( P > 0.05) milk yields. Low persistence of Stylosanthes guianensis was observed over the experimental period, indicating that the persistence of forage legumes under grazing could be improved using adapted cultivars that have higher annual seed production. The SPS and a diversified botanical composition of the pasture using legume species mixed with grasses are recommended for organic milk production.

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Analysis of Land-Use/Land-Cover Changes in a Livestock Landscape Dominated by Silvopastoral Systems

Cárdenas

Schernthanner

Moliner

et al. 2021

Innovations in Landscape Research

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Effects of silvopastoral areas on milk production at dual-purpose cattle farms at the semi-humid old agricultural frontier in central Nicaragua

Cited by 50 publications

References 6 publications

Systèmes silvopastoraux et atténuation du changement climatique en Amérique latine

Systèmes silvopastoraux et atténuation du changement climatique en Amérique latine

Sward characteristics and performance of dairy cows in organic grass–legume pastures shaded by tropical trees

Analysis of Land-Use/Land-Cover Changes in a Livestock Landscape Dominated by Silvopastoral Systems

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